2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 531 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Corvette | Exige |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 909 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 44 L |